Elementary School Counselor — Split-Campus 0.9 FTE

Sylvania; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Olympia School District invites applications for a Counselor – Elementary School to support student success at Boston Harbor Elementary and Madison Elementary. This 0.9 FTE role involves counseling students, coordinating with teachers and families, and developing plans to guide students toward middle school placement.

Successful candidates will hold the appropriate Washington State credential, collaborate with staff on PBIS activities, maintain records, and communicate clearly with parents.

Qualifications

• Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.
• Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies, problem solving methodology.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, maintain and verify completeness of records, meet schedules and deadlines, communicate with persons of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form.
• Licenses, Certification, Bonding and /or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, appropriate Credential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with teachers, resource specialists and community (e.g. courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing requested information, gaining needed information and/or making recommendations.
• Counsel students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success in school.
• Monitors student records for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s goals.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. observations, progress, contacts with parents, teachers, outside professional, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support, developing recommendations and /or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics (e.g. behavior management, Second Steps, etc.) for the purpose of providing required information and/or advice.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the PBIS related activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Curriculum knowledge

Policy knowledge

Recordkeeping

Cultural communication

Education

Washington State Counselor Credential

Job description

The Olympia School District invites applications for a Counselor – Elementary School to support student success at Boston Harbor Elementary and Madison Elementary. This 0.9 FTE role involves counseling students, coordinating with teachers and families, and developing plans to guide students toward middle school placement.

Successful candidates will hold the appropriate Washington State credential, collaborate with staff on PBIS activities, maintain records, and communicate clearly with parents.